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Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained

In a case between YC Electric Vehicle and Vishwas Automobiles LLP, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to the plaintiff. The Court found that the defendant’s use of the “YATRI STAR” mark infringed on YC Electric Vehicle’s “YATRI” trademark and misled consumers, ordering the defendant to cease all use of the marks and copyrighted images. Continue Reading Use of e-Rickshaw Trademark ‘Yatri’ by Competitor Restrained

October 21, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 139Views 1Like

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“Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of Himalaya Global Holdings, restraining the defendants from infringing on the “Liv.52” trademark and using deceptively similar packaging. The court also appointed local commissioners to seize infringing products and gather evidence at the defendants’ premises. Continue Reading “Liv-52 versus Liv-40.” In the game of Trademarks you “Liv” or you die!

September 24, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 337Views 3Likes

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Marc Salon’s Design Makes the Cut: Court Grants Injunction

The Delhi High Court has confirmed an interim injunction in favor of Marc Salon in a case against GM Sales involving claims of passing off, copyright infringement, and unfair trade practices. The ruling underscores the protection of Marc Salon’s unique furniture designs and highlights the significance of intellectual property rights in the industry. Continue Reading Marc Salon’s Design Makes the Cut: Court Grants Injunction

July 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 422Views 0Like

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Weekly Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates

This week’s Antitrust and Data Privacy Updates are as below – 5th Edition of the EU-India Competition Week Inaugurated The 5th edition of the European Union- India Competition Week was inaugurated on Monday by the acting Chairperson of CCI, Sangeeta Verma, and Seppo Nurmi, the Deputy Head of Delegation of the EU to India and Bhutan. As stated by the Deputed Head of the EU delegation, Competition week provides a forum for two major economies to debate antitrust action in digital…

December 9, 2022 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, IP and Antitrust/Competition, Privacy / Data Protection 0Comment 1015Views 0Like

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Latest updates in Copyright case decisions

Jury clears Led Zeppelin’s "Stairway to Heaven" from copyright infringement claim A lawsuit alleging copyright infringement was brought against Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin group by Michael Skidmore. He alleged that there were similarities between the opening chords for 1971 song Stairway To Heaven and a composition called Taurus which was released four years earlier by a band called Spirit. The US District Judge Gary Klausner had ruled in April that “Stairway to Heaven” bore “substantial” similarities with…

June 27, 2016 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 784Views 0Like

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Louis Vuitton – Food versus Fashion…

Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s largest fashion brands whose trademark LV is famous across the globe. In a recent event, the fashion brand filed a case against “Louis Vuitton Dak” – a South Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant for trademark infringement on the grounds of confusing similarity in the trademarks. According to the Korean Times - the logo of the chicken restaurant bears a close resemblance to that of original luxury brand - Louis Vuitton’s logo. In September 2015…